BOOK 100 Elevators Flashcards
Phase I, “Recall Phase”. Automatic elevators having a total travel of more than ___ feet (or more than ___feet, if new after October 6, 1975) may be recalled to the lobby by sensing devices (smoke detectors) or by a three-position key operated “Emergency Service” switch in the lobby.
50ft
25ft
Phase II, “Override Phase”. All automatic elevators having a travel of ___feet or more above the lowest grade level may be recalled to the lobby by smoke detectors or by a three-position key operated “Emergency Service” switch in the lobby.
70ft
Elevator ascent during investigations or firefighting operations shall only be used when the reported location is above the ___ floor.
6th floor
If the building is equipped with split bank elevators, do not use an elevator that services the fire floor if a lower bank of elevators reaches within ____ floors of the fire floor.
5 floors
TRUE OR FALSE. Elevators that travel through a “blind shaft” SHALL be avoided whenever possible.
Elevators that travel through a “blind shaft” SHOULD be avoided whenever possible.
All members, including the member assigned as the elevator operator, utilizing the elevator as a means of ascent shall be equipped with what?
- Full PPE
- SCBA (face piece donned ready to click in)
- Radio
- Sound powered phone
- forcible entry tool
- Equip appropriate for fire suppression
- dry chem ( elevator operator)
High rise firefighting, The Fire Attack Team shall consist of a minimum of ___ members.
4
No more than ___ personnel, with required equipment, shall be permitted in any one elevator at a time during Phase II operations.
6
Personnel utilizing the elevator for ascent shall make precautionary stops every ___ floors in order to test and confirm that the elevator is properly operating in the Phase II mode.
5 floors
Can you remove the key when in bypass mode for elevators?
No
Elevators installed after October 15, ____ (year?) must have a separate “Call cancel” button for use by emergency personnel.
1985
Elevators installed since ____ (year?) are required to be recalled to the lobby.
1986
